FEES competency training is available to clinicians who have previously completed a FEES knowledge and skills course. This training involves supervised clinical practice in performing nasendoscopy on both non‑dysphagic individuals and clients with dysphagia, as well as supervised FEES interpretation and report writing.
The required number of supervised observations will vary according to the time needed to demonstrate clinical competence. However, as a general guide, trainees typically complete approximately 10 FEES procedures with healthy or non‑dysphagic participants, 10 procedures with clients who present with dysphagia, and 10–15 supervised sessions focused on interpretation and reporting.
This training is delivered within your workplace using your own client caseload. Please consider whether this model is appropriate and feasible within your service context.
